Charles J. Waddell, 58, of Conyers was dead on arrival at a local hospital. Morgan County authorities believe he was hit by a red vehicle sometime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Friday.

Anyone who may have information regarding the case is asked to call the Morgan County Sheriff's Department at 706-342-1507, or the Georgia State Patrol at 706-343-5870.

Disabilities forum set for Thursday

The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities will hold a public forum, "GCDD and You," from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Athens Holiday Inn, 197 W. Broad St.

The program will feature information about issues affecting people with disabilities, community services that are available and a presentation on Medicare prescription drug benefits offered through GeorgiaCares.

To RSVP or for more information, call toll-free (888) 275-4233 or e-mail kaperson@dhr.state.ga.us.

Winterville plans candidate forum

WINTERVILLE - A forum featuring the three candidates for two seats on the Winterville City Council will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Winterville Depot.

Seeking the seat are Councilmembers Mary Quinn and Kenneth Tweedell, and David Matthews-Morgan, a newcomer to Winterville politics.

The election will be held Nov. 8 at Winterville Elementary School, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters in the city of Winterville will be able to vote for two candidates. The two candidates with the highest number of votes will win four-year terms on the council.

'Slimy Day' planned at nature center

Sandy Creek Nature Center will host a "Scary, Oozy, Slimy Day" program from 4-7 p.m. Saturday in the ENSAT building at the center, 205 Old Commerce Road off U.S. Highway 441 north of Athens.

The family program will focus on plants and animals that are usually seen in a negative way. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes to the event, which will include games, prizes, crafts, face-painting, interactive activities and refreshments.

The program costs $2 per person for Athens-Clarke County residents and $4 for out-of-county residents. For more information, call Sandy Creek at (706) 613-3615.

Boating safety class scheduled Oct. 29

HARTWELL - Flotilla 25 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will sponsor a safe-boating course Oct. 29 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office on U.S. Highway 29 south of Hartwell Dam.

The "America's Boating Course" costs $30 per person and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29. The course fulfills state requirements for operator certification.

Participants may register the day of the class.

For more information, call Glenn Barbee at (706) 376-0096 or Chuck Hawkins at (864) 944-9805.

Members sought for county boards

The Athens-Clarke County government is recruiting members for five policy-making boards.

The county is seeking applicants for one seat on the Athens-Clarke Industrial Development Authority; three seats on the Athens-Clarke County Library board; a physician slot on the Clarke County Board of Health; two positions on the Construction Board of Appeals, one reserved for a licensed plumbing contractor and one reserved for a licensed air-conditioning contractor; and a seat on the Historic Preservation Commission.

Applicants must be Athens-Clarke residents who are registered to vote. Applications are due Nov. 4 and may be obtained at the Athens-Clarke Clerk of Commission's office, Room 204 in Athens City Hall, 301 College Ave., or from the Athens-Clarke Web site, www.athensclarkecounty.com.